Cellar Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
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Typically best enjoyed 5 to 15 years from the vintage release.
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Roasted lamb shanks, prime rib eye steak, mature hard cheeses
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Penfolds Cellar Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon represents the winery's spirit of innovation and experimentation, a tradition initiated by legendary winemaker Max Schubert. Unlike the classic Bin series which often utilizes American oak, the Cellar Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is typically crafted in small batches and matured in premium French oak barriques to emphasize a more refined, aromatic, and structurally elegant expression of the variety. Sourced from prized vineyards across South Australia's premier regions—such as Coonawarra and Barossa Valley—this wine showcases a contemporary interpretation of Australian Cabernet. It is highly regarded for its vibrant fruit profile, structural complexity, and the meticulous craftsmanship characteristic of Penfolds' experimental cellar releases.
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Founded in 1844 by Dr. Christopher and Mary Penfold at Magill Estate near Adelaide, Penfolds is one of Australia's oldest and most iconic wineries, now headquartered in Nuriootpa, South Australia. The estate is celebrated for pioneering a unique house style centered on multi-regional and multi-vineyard blending, a philosophy perfected by legendary winemaker Max Schubert in the mid-20th century. Penfolds is globally renowned for its robust, structured red wines aged in premium oak, most notably its flagship Grange—a rich, collectible Shiraz-based blend—alongside acclaimed expressions like Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz and Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon. Today, while maintaining its deep South Australian roots, the producer has expanded its winemaking footprint to include exceptional terroirs in California, Bordeaux, and beyond.